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What happened on August 17, 2008
NEWS
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Pakistani attack victims rely on beauty of others By Nahal Toosi, Associated Press
Portugal foundation aims for big leaps in research By Barry Hatton, Associated Press
In Alaska, fuel costs could be deadly By Steve Quinn, Associated Press
New Pacific reserve a magnet -- for garbage By Dina Cappiello, Associated Press
From our Blogs By Geoff Boucher; Randy Harvey; Tom Petruno
A stack of questions over dirty cash By Matt Apuzzo and Alicia A. Caldwell, The Associated Press
Big shoes to fill in their summer under the big top By John Curran, The Associated Press
Loving your house again By Chris Ayres, Chris Ayres is the Los Angeles correspondent for the Times of London and the author of "Death by Leisure: A Cautionary Tale."
The plight of the lame duck By David Greenberg, David Greenberg is a professor of history and media studies at Rutgers University, a columnist for Slate and the author of "Nixon's Shadow: The History of an Image."
Might makes right By Tim Judah, Tim Judah covers the Balkans for the Economist. He is the author of "The Serbs: History, Myth and the Destruction of Yugoslavia" and the forthcoming "Kosovo: What Everyone Needs to Know."
Why Monterey would be a cool capital By Joe Mathews, Joe Mathews is an Irvine senior fellow at the New America Foundation and a contributing editor to The Times' Opinion pages.
Let the Games begin By Joel Pett, Joel Pett is the Pulitzer Prize-winning editorial cartoonist of the Lexington Herald-Leader. His work also appears in USA Today.
Pot power play By Kenji Yoshino, Kenji Yoshino is a professor of constitutional law at New York University School of Law.
ENTERTAINMENT
Crime saga with the Ayer touch By Noel Murray
Bestsellers
A novelist's roots are in Hollywood By Lynell George, Times Staff Writer
Gotcha, 24/7 By Matea Gold, Times Staff Writer
Gotcha, 24/7 By Mary Mcnamara, Times Television Critic
Campbell gives Green Day a go By Randy Lewis
Nearly 100 (mph) By Mark Swed, Times Music Critic
Same attitude, different media By Lynell George, Times Staff Writer
A Brit accents U.S. comedies By Choire Sicha, Special to The Times
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The edge of paradise By David L. Ulin
From 'Oedipus Rex' to 'Reservoir Dogs' By Richard Eder, Richard Eder, a former Times book critic, was awarded a Pulitzer Prize for criticism in 1987.
Discoveries By Susan Salter Reynolds
Race, on its face, is still a moving target By Peter Rainer, Special to The Times
Anna Karenina is alive and well By Diana Wagman, Diana Wagman, a Cal State Long Beach professor, is the author of the novels "Skin Deep," "Spontaneous" and "Bump."
Who's at work for Congress By Carolyn Kellogg
Checking the balance By Art Winslow, Art Winslow is a former literary and executive editor of the Nation.
Opprobrious vocabulary
Hilton's faith is worth noting
Don't blame it all on Lo By Jon Caramanica, Special to The Times
At the networks, reined-in coverage By Matea Gold, Times Staff Writer
Looking for that radical sound By August Brown, Times Staff Writer
Underrated / Overrated
Paperbacks
No Frankenstein statues, please
Not just skeletons in those closets By Sara Lippincott, Sara Lippincott is a freelance editor specializing in science.
An apocalypse you can bear By John Horn, Times Staff Writer
Authentic thugdom from an ex-Crip By Jervey Tervalon, Jervey Tervalon is the author of five novels. He teaches creative writing at USC.
'Quixote' eerily like Welles' life By Dennis Lim, Special to The Times
Rock 'n' other roles By John Albert, Special to The Times
Now, to widen the Celebration By David Ng, Times Staff Writer
L.A.'s Sunset Junction is set to dawn; 'Gossip' talk By Denise Martin
Trekkies soon will lose a starbase By Richard Abowitz, Special to The Times
Art joins the fight By Liesl Bradner
Creativity Corner
Those kids are so unfortunate
Jokes & Riddles
'The Flutterbye Garden' By Alyce Rohrer, Special to The Times
OPINION
WORLD
President vows to boost agriculture From Times Wire Reports
Coalition soldiers kill 30 militants From Times Wire Reports
Wayward whale may be doomed From Times Wire Reports
Sharp cartoons reflect India's foibles By Henry Chu, Times Staff Writer
Chavez boosts Paraguay ties By Patrick J. Mcdonnell, Times Staff Writer
Key Georgia rail bridge is destroyed By Megan K. Stack, Times Staff Writer
Army stays out of crisis in Pakistan By Laura King, Times Staff Writer
Inching toward a milestone in Anbar By Doug Smith and Saif Rasheed, Times Staff Writers
Bush is a hypocrite, some Arab observers say By Jeffrey Fleishman, Times Staff Writer
Seats filled with mystery By Barbara Demick, Times Staff Writer
A course set for conflict By Borzou Daragahi and Peter Spiegel, Times Staff Writers
BUSINESS
Meetings law isn't a gag order By Stephen Glassman and Donie Vanitzian, Special to The Times
Portable alcohol shot down
Concierge doctor raises concerns
Profit and pity for Exxon Mobil
Coupon savings can really add up
Condo boards bully owners
Plenty of blame to go around
Efficiency vs. conservation
Guarding the Goose's nest
U.S. subprime collapse reaches Welsh town By Jane Wardell, Associated Press
Carmakers responding to demands From Times Wire Reports
Whole Foods checking beef From Times Wire Reports
Expenses for ingredients surge From Times Wire Reports
Air bag sensor in 200,000 BMWs From Times Wire Reports
Getting well-connected By David Colker, Times Staff Writer
Broadband links by satellite is a costly option By David Colker
How to measure the speed of your Web connection By David Colker
Architectural success by design By Conor L. Sanchez, Times Staff Writer
A midcentury classic revived By Diane Wedner, Times Staff Writer
Evaluation of ceiling stain was faulty By Barry Stone, Access Media Group
The 411 on rising phone charges By David Lazarus
Apartments pile on amenities By Jennifer Peltz, Associated Press
Weekly Mortgage Rates
Calculating when to start collecting Social Security By Kathy M. Kristof, Times Staff Writer
Foreclosures triple in state By Peter Viles
Checking the status of ARMs By Peter Y. Hong
Can immigrants ease the surplus? By Peter Viles
A trend in homes underwater By Peter Y. Hong
Who cleans up mess left by workers? By Janet Portman, Inman News
IMAGE
Does it have an agent? By Adam Tschorn, Times Staff Writer
Straighter hair, safer method By Alexandra Drosu, Special to The Times
Native Flair By Melissa Magsaysay, Times Staff Writer
For climbers By Erin Weinger, Times Staff Writer
One piece, nine lives By Erin Weinger, Times Staff Writer
Shop, or just gawk By Erin Weinger, Times Staff Writer
Behind The Fairy Tale By Booth Moore, Times Fashion Critic
Trophy designer By Monica Corcoran, Times Staff Writer
Finally, Revolve Gets Doors By Emili Vesilind, Times Staff Writer
A new shirt tale, no starch By Melissa Magsaysay, Times Staff Writer
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Major Southland philanthropist By Valerie J. Nelson, Times Staff Writer
Woman, 38, allegedly dumped baby By Cara Mia Dimassa
Deputies raid 40-acre pot farm From the Associated Press
Driver in police chase is killed By Jason Song
Blaze burns on Air Force base From the Associated Press
Fires close part of Los Padres forest From the Associated Press
War casualties
Low income? Average grades? College awaits By Carla Rivera, Times Staff Writer
They're hooked on the sea By Ari B. Bloomekatz, Times Staff Writer
Soldier is among 4 killed in blast By Andrew Blankstein, Times Staff Writer
Arson is suspected as five fires start in Griffith Park By Jia-rui Chong and Jason Song, Times Staff Writers
Doctor helped create the field of neonatology By Elaine Woo, Times Staff Writer
Father and son fight for each other By Steve Lopez
County hospital's future remains unsettled By Garrett Therolf, Times Staff Writer
L.A.'s growing pains By Jennifer Oldham, Times Staff Writer
Farewell to a life full of oranges By Paloma Esquivel, Times Staff Writer
A blaze that changed firefighting in L.A. By Jia-rui Chong, Times Staff Writer
Soldier is killed by a roadside bomb in Iraq By My-thuan Tran, Times Staff Writer
U.S. probes union election By Paul Pringle, Times Staff Writer
Other deaths
NATIONAL
McCain aide's dual roles intersect By Bob Drogin, Times Staff Writer
Iraq shooting probe targets 6 contractors From Times Wire Reports
Fire in Memphis kills 7, injures 3 From Times Wire Reports
Palace takeover ends with arrests From Times Wire Reports
Kansas burglar all washed up From Times Wire Reports
Drug war risk, cost exported to U.S. By Miguel Bustillo, Times Staff Writer
Labor-business battle is raging in Colorado By Nicholas Riccardi, Times Staff Writer
Obama fundraising total: $390 million By Dan Morain, Times Staff Writer
Forum draws from wide spectrum By Susannah Rosenblatt, Times Staff Writer
Contrasting styles, views in sharp focus By Maeve Reston and Seema Mehta, Times Staff Writers
Veepstakes 'scoop' served By Don Frederick and Andrew Malcolm
Again shrouded in dispute By Deedee Correll, Times Staff Writer
SPORTS
Results From the Associated Press
Red Sox are no match for Halladay From the Associated Press
Aybar, Oliver save it before Rodriguez By Mike Digiovanna, Times Staff Writer
Storm could affect series By Mike Digiovanna, Times Staff Writer
These Rays not built to be last By Bill Shaikin
Down The Line By Bill Shaikin
The bottom half By Bill Shaikin
Braun Is A Premium Brew By Ben Bolch, Times Staff Writer
Morning Briefing By Thomas Bonk, Times Staff Writer
A Frommage Homage
Torre: Penny out for year By Dylan Hernandez, Times Staff Writer
Dodgers waste big chance By Dylan Hernandez, Times Staff Writer
Terrific Tebow tries for encore From the Associated Press
Skinny on Vinny sounds good so far By Mike Wise, Washington Post
Top 25 countdown By Chris Dufresne
Packers, Rodgers stay in shadow By Sam Farmer
Favorite is able to keep his lead From the Associated Press
Baseball's tribute to American Indians From the Associated Press
NFL stars never far from 'Madden' crowd From the Associated Press
Edwards makes all the right moves and wins From Times Wire Reports
The day in sports From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Favre is a hit in his Jets debut From the Associated Press
Results From the Associated Press
It's Hampton to the rescue for Braves From the Associated Press
A partnership that can adapt By K.C. Johnson, Chicago Tribune
Freedom is relative for the IOC By Bill Plaschke, Mark Heisler, Lisa Dillman
Life beyond the ring By Kevin Baxter, Times Staff Writer
Sport by sport By John Cherwa, Orlando Sentinel
This appears to be a U.S. team to be trusted By Helene Elliott
U.S. pointed in a good direction By Melissa Isaacson, Chicago Tribune
Beijing 2008 By Randy Harvey
It's a gold for Romanian mom, 38 By Diane Pucin, Times Staff Writer
U.S. men looking like world beaters By Mark Heisler, Times Staff Writer
At the Olympics, eyes on the ball By Kevin Baxter, Times Staff Writer
Pieces Of Eight By Lisa Dillman, Time Staff Writer
At last, a gold medal for Federer By Bill Dwyre, Times Staff Writer
Bolt's victory in 100 signals a sea change By Philip Hersh, Special to The Times
Jamaica goes for a sweep of the 100s By Philip Hersh, Special to The Times
Coach returns to help finish the job By K.C. Johnson, Chicago Tribune
She's No. 2
It went swimmingly
We were all in the pool with him By Bill Plaschke
What big ears Kent must have to hear this By T.J. Simers
STATS Corner
Kemp has a high ceiling, unless the walls close in By Kurt Streeter
Deep-six at USC By Gary Klein, Times Staff Writer
Tailback who? By Gary Klein
Offense lags behind in scrimmage By Chris Foster, Times Staff Writer
Progress, in fits and starts By Gary Klein and David Wharton, Times Staff Writers
TRAVEL
Site tallies up gas costs By Jen Leo
Forest loop is blissfully lonely By Mary Forgione, Times Staff Writer
Sweet somethings from far, far away By Avital Binshtock, Special to The Times
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For the record
Second day's free in San Diego By Jen Leo
Vintage vibe in a beach setting By Chris Erskine, Times Staff Writer
History etched in stone By Christopher Reynolds, Times staff writer
Mild weekend maneuvers By Jane Engle, Times Staff Writer
Barred from the card-code club By Eric Lucas, Special to The Times
Story captures theater's drama
Fields of dreams
Teen's hotel stay a bad idea
Ballona, the 'forgotten river'
Wildlife -- and water slides too By Hugo Martin, Times Staff Writer
Need To Know By Chris Erskine; Jane Engle; Christopher Reynolds
Close to nature
Desperately seeking Shrek
You Told Us Where To Go
Wiped out By Catharine Hamm
Where pets outnumber people By Hugo Martin, Times Staff Writer
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